½cupspinachchopped, drained, excess water pressed out with a paper towel
2Tablespoonspine nuts
1poundlean ground beef
4cupsPrepared Mashed Potatoes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Add all of the ingredients except for the ground beef and mashed potatoes to a large bowl and mix well.
Add ground beef and mix just until combined.
Portion about a ¼ cup of the meatloaf mixture into the compartments of a muffin pan.
Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
Use a knife to frost each meatloaf cupcake with the prepared mashed potatoes.
Notes
This traditional meatloaf recipe and can also be cooked in a 1 pound loaf tin or 3 mini loaf tins. Adjust the cooking time accordingly. A 1 pound meatloaf will take about 1 hour to cook. Meatloaf freezes exceptionally well, before and after it is cooked. Eat within 2 months of freezing for the best quality.